1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 3.5 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Alpine | Rover |
| Model | A 110 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2820 mm |
